Fans of Okefenokee Swamp call on Kemp to support permanent land protections after mining...
(Georgia Recorder) — A coalition of environmental organizations delivered more than 24,000 petition signatures and nearly 300 pieces of artwork from children to Gov....
Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said late Thursday that he was ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada because of a television ad opposing...
US Senate fails to move ahead on bills extending pay to federal workers during...
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The Senate Thursday failed to advance a Republican measure and rejected unanimous agreements on two related bills from Democrats that...
Demorest holds second budget hearing
DEMOREST — The Demorest City Council held its final public hearing Tuesday night on the city’s proposed 2026 budget and millage rate, but no...
Gainesville man charged with 80 counts of child exploitation
HALL COUNTY — A Gainesville man already facing charges in a previous child exploitation case has been arrested again—this time on 80 new felony...
Hart County firefighters contain evening house fire
HART COUNTY, Ga. — Hart County firefighters quickly contained a house fire Thursday evening, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures.
According to officials, the...
Trump press secretary defends White House ballroom project amid East Wing teardown
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Workers this week demolished the East Wing of the White House, originally built in 1942, to make room for construction...
Habersham E-911 Children’s Fun Fest Oct. 23 in Clarkesville
The countdown is over! Tonight from 5 to 8 p.m., families will gather at the Habersham County Fairgrounds for one of Northeast Georgia’s most...
Prominent clean energy advocate accused of stealing Georgia Power ‘trade secrets’ at public meeting
(Georgia Recorder) - Patty Durand, a former Democratic candidate for the Georgia Public Service Commission and a clean energy advocate, was arrested Tuesday for...
State election panel recommends ending no-excuse absentee voting in Georgia
(Georgia Recorder) - When Georgia’s State Election Board considered a proposal to recommend that state lawmakers ban no-excuse absentee voting early last year, the...
Shutdown on day 22 sets record as second-longest in US history, with no sign...
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The government shutdown became the second longest in U.S. history on Wednesday. However, the mounting repercussions for dozens of federal...
Alto council delays vote on millage until budget is set
ALTO — After three required public hearings on a proposed property-tax increase, the Alto Town Council still has not adopted a new millage rate...